NBC AFTER ACTION FOR OPERATION DESERT STORM

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Subject = NBC AFTER ACTION FOR OPERATION DESERT STORM                     

Parent Organization = VARIOUS MC  

Unit = VARIOUS MC  

Folder Title = MAG-13 FWD  COMMAND CHRONOLOGY PART IV  NBC  AFTER ACTION RPT  JAN-FEB 91                       

Document Number =          2

Box ID = BX600103



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         Top i c:

             CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE OVERGARMENT OG-84

         Discussion:


             The NBC SOP has established guidance as to the effectiveness
             of C-POG's in a chemical environment. The policy was clear,
             and concise. In the midst of Operation Desert Storm this
             policy was changed without notice or any appreciable changes
             to the gear. This change of doctrine sent a sock wave through
             the NBC community , and also reduced confidence in the program.

         Recommendation:


           Future policy changes should promote confidence in the gear,
           especially at such a crucial point in time. The NBC gear which
           received an extension to its' service life +or Operation Desert
           Storm was identified as unserviceable via msg 06145OZ MAR 91
           after all hostilities ended.

         Topic:

             ANTIDOTE KIT, NERVE AGENT, MARK I

         Discussion:


           The Mark I NAAK Kits were a psychological comfort to the Marines
           in the field. They were eager to understand its' use and the
           benefits of carrying auto-injecl,ors. Med Log advised that
           expiration dates which were noted on MARK I carriers depicting
           date 2/91 were extended beyond their expiration date.

         Recommendation:


           The untimely change, couple with the increased tensions of
           a possible chemical attack did not +oster a spirit of confidence.
           Future policy changes should be given careful consideration.













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